English Poetry

When is the Birthday?

• Monday

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

• Thursday

How old is she at the moment?

• 4 years old

• 5 years old

• 6 years old

• 7 years old

Who is Gwenda Izzet?

• The poet who wrote this story.

• The girl's mum.

• The girl's grandma?

• The girl's aunt.

How does the poet describe the night?

• The night is warm and windy.

• The night is dark and cold.

• The night is hot and sticky

Which word shows that the rocket is very fast?

• crackle

• sparks

• darkness

• zoom

What does the word 'crackle' describe?

• It describes the sound of the rocket.

• It describes the sound of the fire.

• It describes the night.

What special night is this poem about?

• This poem is about Christmas.

• This poem is about the night after Christmas.

• This poem is about the night before Christmas.

What does the word 'peep' mean?

• It means not to look at all.

• It means to look quickly.

Who do you think is he referring to when he says 'Has HE been yet?'.

• He is referring to Santa Claus.

• He is referring to his older brother.

• He is referring to his father.

• He is referring to this younger brother.

What does the word 'creaking' show?

• It shows the sound the floor makes when he steps on it.

• It shows the colour of the floor.